Alfa Romeo cars to be sold in Florence

Jake Sweeney Fiat in Florence is among the first round of North American new car dealers that will sell Alfa Romeo vehicles.

The move is part of a decision by the Italian sports car brand's parent to return to selling the cars on the continent. The dealership is located at 5969 Centennial Circle in Florence.

Jake Sweeney is the only automobile group in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky picked to sell Alfa Romeo. Eighty-two Alfa Romeo dealers were selected in the United States and four were picked in Canada.

The dealers will be first to sell the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C coupe and limited-edition 4C Launch Edition later this year.

The Alfa Romeo dealer network will eventually exceed 300 franchises in North America, according to Chrysler Group LLC.